Broke but Breached - Secret Scanning at Scale on a Student Budget

Learn how to implement large-scale secret scanning operations using Kubernetes and cloud credits while maintaining a minimal budget in this conference talk. Discover practical techniques for scanning VS Code extensions and public sources to identify exposed secrets and credentials. Explore cost-effective strategies that demonstrate how students and budget-conscious security professionals can perform comprehensive secret detection across multiple platforms. Master the implementation of scalable scanning infrastructure that balances effectiveness with affordability, making enterprise-level security practices accessible without significant financial investment.